die Kohlenhydrate
Translation
carbohydrates, carbs
Examples
Brot enthält viele Kohlenhydrate.
Bread contains a lot of carbohydrates.
Sportler brauchen Kohlenhydrate für Energie.
Athletes need carbohydrates for energy.
Grammar Patterns
to contain ((sth.)) to contain something Pasta contains a lot of carbohydrates.
Similar Words
Nährstoff (nutrient)
Etymology
Composed of 'Kohle' (carbon) and 'Hydrat' (hydrate), literally meaning 'carbon-hydrate'.
Memory Tips
Break it down just like the English word 'carbohydrate': 'Kohlen' corresponds to 'carbo' and 'Hydrate' to 'hydrate'.